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ASEAN South China Sea

November 03, 2017
ASEAN Defense Collaboration and ASEAN's Relations With North Korea
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
What did the recent meeting of ASEAN defense ministers accomplish?

November 02, 2017
What Did the ASEAN Defense Meetings in the Philippines Achieve?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A closer look at what the regional defense picture looks like now and where it is headed.

September 06, 2017
The Truth About China’s Indonesia South China Sea Tantrum
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing’s displeasure is all too predictable and far from convincing.

August 17, 2017
Beware the New China-Philippines South China Sea Deal
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The Duterte administration continues to tout opportunities of a pact despite the significant risks it would involve.

July 25, 2017
China-Vietnam South China Sea Spat in the Spotlight
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Reports indicate Beijing’s coercive efforts continue even as it plays up a cooling down period in the South China Sea.

July 21, 2017
Beware the Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The cooling down some are playing up masks underlying tensions and broader strategic realities.

June 27, 2017
Why Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Confidence-Building Matters
By Prashanth Parameswaran
An interaction by Hanoi and Manila this week is an important reminder about the significance of intra-ASEAN collaboration even as disputes continue to summer.

June 27, 2017
What's Behind the Resumed Vietnam-Philippines South China Sea Activity?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Manila and Hanoi resumed naval personnel interaction on a feature in the disputed waters.

June 22, 2017
Nixed China-Vietnam Meeting Highlights Illusion of South China Sea Calm
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Incident is a warning that despite attempts to downplay the flashpoint, tensions could quickly escalate.

May 30, 2017
A South China Sea Code of Conduct? Don't Get Your Hopes Up.
By Mark J. Valencia
China wants to be seen as cooperative, but doesn't want a binding COC.

May 30, 2017
Where Is China's New Underwater System in the East and South China Seas?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
China's move toward an undersea observation network appears to be progressing.

May 23, 2017
What’s With Indonesia’s 'Big' Military Exercise Near the South China Sea?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
The drills (though far more routine than headlines suggest) show that Jakarta is determined to protect its interests.